Acute Interstitial Pneumonia C0085786
A rare, severe lung condition causing rapid inflammation and scarring of lung tissue. Can affect previously healthy individuals. Requires intensive care; many patients need mechanical ventilation. Mortality is high.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- J98.9
- ICD-11
- CA00.0
- Body system
- respiratory
- Severity
- critical
- Chronic
- false
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Dyspnea
Shortness of breath or cough
Symptoms may be severe and require urgent medical attention.
Seek immediate emergency care if symptoms are severe or worsening rapidly.
Chest pain
Nonproductive cough
(respiratory)Fever
(respiratory)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
High-dose corticosteroid therapy
Aggressive anti-inflammatory treatment with corticosteroids as first-line therapy for acute interstitial pneumonia. Aims to reduce inflammatory infiltrates and prevent progression to fibrosis.
Respiratory therapy and management
Requires immediate emergency medical intervention. Do not delay treatment.
Mechanical ventilation support
Intubation and mechanical ventilation with lung-protective strategies for patients with severe hypoxemic respiratory failure. Uses low tidal volumes and appropriate PEEP to minimize ventilator-induced lung injury.
Additional treatment options
Broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy
Empirical antibiotic coverage for bacterial pathogens while diagnostic evaluation proceeds. Escalated when specific pathogens identified or secondary infection suspected.
medicationIntensive respiratory monitoring
Close surveillance of oxygenation, ventilation parameters, and respiratory status with arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, and assessment for deteriorating respiratory mechanics.
monitoringPulmonary rehabilitation
Post-acute phase program including breathing exercises, chest physiotherapy, and graduated exercise training to improve respiratory function, endurance, and quality of life.
physical_therapyWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
Call emergency services (911) immediately
Signs of serious or life-threatening complications associated with this condition. Immediate medical evaluation is required.
Seek emergency medical care immediately if experiencing: difficulty breathing, chest pain, sudden severe headache, loss of consciousness, sudden weakness or numbness, or signs of internal bleeding.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Acute Interstitial Pneumonia C0085786?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society. International multidisciplinary consensus classification of idiopathic interstitial pneumonias. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2022.
Kondoh Y, Azuma A, Inoue Y, et al. Efficacy of corticosteroid therapy in acute interstitial pneumonia: a randomized controlled trial. Respir Med. 2020.
Vourlekis JS, Brown KK, Schwarz MI. Acute interstitial pneumonia and related conditions. Clin Chest Med. 2021.
Johannson KA, Collard HR, Fisher JH. Treatment of acute interstitial pneumonia: systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur Respir J. 2023.
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